So Day 3 has finally rolled around. Like Wednesday this day is referred to as the Bible Camp “Hump Day’ so to speak. Day 3 is probably the second most influential day of bible camp after the last day of camp, which incidentally is famous for overly dramatic goodbyes and tear-smudged mascara. Yet, what makes this day so important? Let’s find out.
- By now, 99.99% of all campers have become proficient in the art of “catching a ride”. Windermere was strategically designed to make campers walk the inhumane distance of a half-mile to get to pretty much anywhere. Their solution is to catch a ride with one of the few counselors that have a car with them. Here’s a shout out to Doug and Jana whose great personalities and vehicular ownership made their popularity with the students soar nearly overnight.
- Today, the students underwent extensive training and have picked up many “special” skills. For our Recreational Time we focused on team building. We can all now juggle in a group while our hands are tied to our neighbors, fold a tarp numerous times while having ten people standing on it, efficiently steer blindfolded friends, etc. Just think of how well these skills will make your child’s resume “pop” and really stand out from the job-seeking crowd. And here you just thought they were going to have fun and get closer to Christ.
- Focus on God. By now, the campers have had a few days to mull over new ideas brought up in worship services. The focus of this camp is “Devotion” and the word has taken on an entirely new meaning for us. Not only are students spending a lot of time hearing the Word and listening to awesome Christian music, a lot of them are leading family group times or at least bring up how God has affected their life recently.
- Golden tans, but mainly lots and lots of sunburns. If yesterday’s Rec Time at the lake didn’t make people nice and crisp, then today’s visit there definitely went a long way. The motto of the week seems to be “What is this Sunblock you speak of?” The campers are still trying to puzzle out how some of the veteran counselor’s such as Nancy and Dale Myers seem to be blissfully unaffected by the “toxic rays of the sun”.
I’m sure there’s a lot more that I could say about the magic that is Bible Camp “Hump Day”, but I bet you get the gist.
Jason Dorrel
Hi STEPHANIE BARR from Tranthum….
Sounds like you are all having a great time and can’t wait to see you when you get in on tuesday. Oh, by the way, we got a dog while you were gone!!! Just kidding!! Lots of love, Mom
Hey sister, I hope you are enjoying camp! Can’t wait for you to get back so we chill like homies!! I “loveded” you!! ~SARINA
Great to hear camp is going well. No doubt a couple days at camp with impactful teaching and worship plus God equals changed lives. Been praying for God to do what only He can do and for students and counselors to respond. Thanks for the updates. Love you guys!
Pastor Bob